Scarlett is Perfectly Petite!

After years of doctors' concerns regarding Scarlett's very petite size (she almost 5 and weighs just 28+/- pounds ... And is about the size of a large 2 year old), we finally have an answer of sorts:

Her new endocrinologist ordered a bone scan to determine the "age" of Scarlett's bones.  And her conclusion is that Scarlett's growth is delayed 1 - 1.5 years, and that her bones are that of a 3 - 3.6 year old.   Her growth chart will be adjusted to reflect the growth rate of a 3 year old girl, rather than a (nearly) 5 year old girl.

I hope this new information will remove the "failure to thrive" label from her medical record.  This girl is not failing to thrive at anything!

And I am thrilled that the endocrinologist simply wants to see her again in a year (rather than the six months she originally requested), and there was NO mention of growth hormones.  Whew!!!

Her projected height when she is full-grown is 4' 11". :)

So now we can carry on with our Perfectly Petite Princess ... Free of medical intervention!!!

Scarlett's First Set of Fall 2016 Portraits - Age 4.5

Here are Scarlett's first set of school photos.  This set matches Christian's set and then shortly we'll be getting her school portraits which always turn our amazing!   So stay tuned for set #2

Scarlett's First Day of Pre-K

Today is Scarlett's first day in "Pre-K."   It isn't much of a transition ... she is at the same school on the same days, for the same amount of time.   She just moved to a new classroom with a new teacher.

Hard to believe this tiny little girl will be starting kindergarten next year!   She is still the size of a big two year old!

Scarlett (4) Reads Madeline

Scarlett's Spring Photos

Here is our little Princess at age 4!   Thank you to Granny for the beautiful purple dress!!

Scarlett's Super Hero Obstacle Course

Scarlett's adorable obstacle course adventure at a friend's birthday party!

Happy 4th Birthday to Miss Scarlett

Scarlett's First Ballet Performance

Warning:  This video might be the cutest thing you have EVER seen!    Scarlett (almost 4) in her first ballet performance.  She is the cutest princess ever in her pretty turquoise tutu!

Scarlett's Official School Pictures - Fall 2015

And the cute pics I got before the official photo shoot:

Croup Returns to the Lucero Household

Overall, we are blessed to have healthy kiddos.   Until now, croup has only paid one visit to our home - Christian.   This week, it has returned to spend time with Scarlett. 

The first order of business was a doc visit and oral steroids (which she downed like a champ!).   The next order of business was to spend the night in a recliner, since croup is worse at night when a child is laying flat.  

Keeping her upright did the trick - she slept peacefully with little coughing!  And, of course, Hello Kitty joined in on the action. :)

The Pumpkin Carving Diva

Scarlett as Buzz Lightyear-ess

Scarlett kept insisting she wanted to be Buzz Lightyear for Halloween.

As a mommy who LOVES to make Scarlett as girlie as possible at all times, I kept making other costume suggestions.     But, Scarlett immediately found this adorable Buzz Lightyear costume for GIRLS!   

Alas, it was too big for her, so I didn't buy it.   Which is too bad, because I had many friend offer to alter the dress when they saw this picture.

Scarlett Loves the Cardinals

It warmed my heart today when Scarlett (3) - on her own - chose to wear her new AZ Cardinals t-shirt ... and she was so very proud of it!

Our Tiny Ballerina

Struttin' Her Stuff

We struggle with getting Scarlett to wear her eye patch.  One of Christian's teachers from last year helps us with incentives.  She'll tell Scarlett that if she'll wear her eye patch all week, then she can come get a prize from the treasure chest.

Today was that day, and I love this pic I got of Scarlett!

Vintage School Room Photos!

Last year, a friend posted beautiful pics of her children in a vintage schoolroom scene and I vowed I'd get some like that this year.   Happily, the photographer had open time slots.   And ... VOILA!

Miss Scarlett at 3 1/2.  

Scarlett has Style!

This is how Scarlett dresses for a morning at the pool.  Rain boots included!

Hello!

Scarlett (age 3.5) just being Scarlett!

Scarlett's Eye Patch

In addition to glasses, Miss Scarlett will need to wear an eye patch on her left eye for two hours a day.   This patch will help to strengthen her left eye.

There is a company that makes super cute eye patches, so hopefully Scarlett will find the patches to be fun.   Hopefully ....

Praying With Papa

I snapped this pic of Scarlett and Papa praying together at Vacation Bible School.